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Chamber honors deputy, others

By Staff | Oct 7, 2015

Mark Gaither

Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Gaither was honored by the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce during its monthly meeting last week at Lozano’s restaurant on Homestead Road in Lehigh.

East Zone Capt. Todd Garrison made the official presentation on behalf of the chamber and other members of the department.

He told a large group of chamber members that on Sept. 22 of this year, the morning roll calls were discussed with intelligence disseminated regarding people of interest, those involved in burglaries, grand thefts, and dealing in stolen property.

Sometime around 9:40 a.m., the East District substation deputies were sent to a residential alarm activation at 312 Gordon Ave. S.

There, Gaither saw two men on gas powered motor scooters fleeing the area of the alarm.

MEL TOADVINE Bo Turbeville receives award from J. Nathan Stout, a member of the board of the Lehigh chamber.

Gaither recalled the photographs of the burglary suspects provided by East CID, and identified the individuals. Gaither tried to locate the suspects and notified responding deputies of the suspects’ description, mode of transportation, and last known location.

In response to Gaither’s observations, the two men were located nearby and apprehended.

Although both suspects were initially charged with traffic related offenses, it was quickly discovered by East CID detectives that both suspects were in possession of stolen property from a recent occupied burglary in the area, officials said.

Further questioning led to the serving of a search warrant at a home where numerous articles of stolen property were recovered, and an additional burglary suspect was located and arrested.

Capt. Garrison said that although all of the detectives involved performed in a professional manner, which brought credit to the Sheriff’s Office, Gaither’s attention to his surroundings and proficient use of Intelligence Led Policy (ILP) displayed an exemplary level of proficiency to safeguarding the citizens of Lee County and apprehending all persons who would bring harm to the innocent citizen. Members gave Gaither a standing ovation.

MEL TOADVINE Capt. Todd presents Deputy Mark Gaither the Outstanding Deputy of the Month Award.

The chamber presented its Employee of the Month Award to Bo Turbeville of Accent Business Products.

Chamber officials said Accent Business Products has been a supporter of the Lehigh Acres area for several years and through those year, the business has sponsored events, participated in scholar ship programs and was represented on several committees and the Board of Directors of the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce.

Turbeville is a long time resident of Lehigh Acres and is involved in his community. He promotes Lehigh Acres through the Lehigh Acres Community Initiative and with his participation in other groups. The business is under the leadership of Turbeville, is a supporter of several community events.

The Member of the Month Award went to Hilde Owens, an employee of Florida Community Bank for many years. German residents and visitors appreciate Owens’ translation of financial terms and conditions, said Inke Baker, president and CEO of the chamber.

“Owens has volunteered at several chamber events in the last few years and she also attends Business Happy Hours on a regular basis. She is very reliable and always friendly to every guest. Hilde offers her support even in the early morning hours. Her involvement helps making the chamber events successful,” said Baker.

Hilde Owens

Rae Nicely was also recognized by Jarrett Glosson of Modern Woodmen of American, a financial services business for her work in the community. She is the president and CEO of Lehigh Community Services at 201 Plaza Drive.

Chamber members were told that Nicely considers herself an “endangered species,” being a true native of Lee County Florida. Her family is her greatest pleasure and travel isn’t far behind.

This year she visited London and Paris, shopping at Harrods, taking a boat ride on the Seine River, vesting the Place of Versailles, even dinner at the Eiffel Tower.

She has a bachelor’s degree at Barry University at Miami, and a master’s degree at University of South Florid at Tampa.

She is past president of Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce, a past president of Florida Public Relations Association, a past president of Junior Achievement of Florida, and a past executive board of Southwest Florida Horizon Council.

MEL TOADVINE Rae Nicely is honored for her leadership and accomplishments in the community by Jarrett Glosson of Modern Woodmen of American, a financial services firm. He is shown here presenting her a special Hero Award.

Lehigh Community Services has been in existence for more than 38 years, helping the less fortunate in the Lehigh community.

In 2014, Nicely said her agency assisted more than 30,000 clients.

“We own our own facility; we provide 20 programs and services to the community in our building. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of this giving community we are blessed.

“We’ve come a long way baby,” she smiled.

Chamber honors deputy, others

By Staff | Oct 7, 2015

Mark Gaither

Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Gaither was honored by the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce during its monthly meeting last week at Lozano’s restaurant on Homestead Road in Lehigh.

East Zone Capt. Todd Garrison made the official presentation on behalf of the chamber and other members of the department.

He told a large group of chamber members that on Sept. 22 of this year, the morning roll calls were discussed with intelligence disseminated regarding people of interest, those involved in burglaries, grand thefts, and dealing in stolen property.

Sometime around 9:40 a.m., the East District substation deputies were sent to a residential alarm activation at 312 Gordon Ave. S.

There, Gaither saw two men on gas powered motor scooters fleeing the area of the alarm.

MEL TOADVINE Bo Turbeville receives award from J. Nathan Stout, a member of the board of the Lehigh chamber.

Gaither recalled the photographs of the burglary suspects provided by East CID, and identified the individuals. Gaither tried to locate the suspects and notified responding deputies of the suspects’ description, mode of transportation, and last known location.

In response to Gaither’s observations, the two men were located nearby and apprehended.

Although both suspects were initially charged with traffic related offenses, it was quickly discovered by East CID detectives that both suspects were in possession of stolen property from a recent occupied burglary in the area, officials said.

Further questioning led to the serving of a search warrant at a home where numerous articles of stolen property were recovered, and an additional burglary suspect was located and arrested.

Capt. Garrison said that although all of the detectives involved performed in a professional manner, which brought credit to the Sheriff’s Office, Gaither’s attention to his surroundings and proficient use of Intelligence Led Policy (ILP) displayed an exemplary level of proficiency to safeguarding the citizens of Lee County and apprehending all persons who would bring harm to the innocent citizen. Members gave Gaither a standing ovation.

MEL TOADVINE Capt. Todd presents Deputy Mark Gaither the Outstanding Deputy of the Month Award.

The chamber presented its Employee of the Month Award to Bo Turbeville of Accent Business Products.

Chamber officials said Accent Business Products has been a supporter of the Lehigh Acres area for several years and through those year, the business has sponsored events, participated in scholar ship programs and was represented on several committees and the Board of Directors of the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce.

Turbeville is a long time resident of Lehigh Acres and is involved in his community. He promotes Lehigh Acres through the Lehigh Acres Community Initiative and with his participation in other groups. The business is under the leadership of Turbeville, is a supporter of several community events.

The Member of the Month Award went to Hilde Owens, an employee of Florida Community Bank for many years. German residents and visitors appreciate Owens’ translation of financial terms and conditions, said Inke Baker, president and CEO of the chamber.

“Owens has volunteered at several chamber events in the last few years and she also attends Business Happy Hours on a regular basis. She is very reliable and always friendly to every guest. Hilde offers her support even in the early morning hours. Her involvement helps making the chamber events successful,” said Baker.

Hilde Owens

Rae Nicely was also recognized by Jarrett Glosson of Modern Woodmen of American, a financial services business for her work in the community. She is the president and CEO of Lehigh Community Services at 201 Plaza Drive.

Chamber members were told that Nicely considers herself an “endangered species,” being a true native of Lee County Florida. Her family is her greatest pleasure and travel isn’t far behind.

This year she visited London and Paris, shopping at Harrods, taking a boat ride on the Seine River, vesting the Place of Versailles, even dinner at the Eiffel Tower.

She has a bachelor’s degree at Barry University at Miami, and a master’s degree at University of South Florid at Tampa.

She is past president of Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce, a past president of Florida Public Relations Association, a past president of Junior Achievement of Florida, and a past executive board of Southwest Florida Horizon Council.

MEL TOADVINE Rae Nicely is honored for her leadership and accomplishments in the community by Jarrett Glosson of Modern Woodmen of American, a financial services firm. He is shown here presenting her a special Hero Award.

Lehigh Community Services has been in existence for more than 38 years, helping the less fortunate in the Lehigh community.

In 2014, Nicely said her agency assisted more than 30,000 clients.

“We own our own facility; we provide 20 programs and services to the community in our building. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of this giving community we are blessed.

“We’ve come a long way baby,” she smiled.

Chamber honors deputy, others

By Staff | Oct 7, 2015

Mark Gaither

Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Gaither was honored by the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce during its monthly meeting last week at Lozano’s restaurant on Homestead Road in Lehigh.

East Zone Capt. Todd Garrison made the official presentation on behalf of the chamber and other members of the department.

He told a large group of chamber members that on Sept. 22 of this year, the morning roll calls were discussed with intelligence disseminated regarding people of interest, those involved in burglaries, grand thefts, and dealing in stolen property.

Sometime around 9:40 a.m., the East District substation deputies were sent to a residential alarm activation at 312 Gordon Ave. S.

There, Gaither saw two men on gas powered motor scooters fleeing the area of the alarm.

MEL TOADVINE Bo Turbeville receives award from J. Nathan Stout, a member of the board of the Lehigh chamber.

Gaither recalled the photographs of the burglary suspects provided by East CID, and identified the individuals. Gaither tried to locate the suspects and notified responding deputies of the suspects’ description, mode of transportation, and last known location.

In response to Gaither’s observations, the two men were located nearby and apprehended.

Although both suspects were initially charged with traffic related offenses, it was quickly discovered by East CID detectives that both suspects were in possession of stolen property from a recent occupied burglary in the area, officials said.

Further questioning led to the serving of a search warrant at a home where numerous articles of stolen property were recovered, and an additional burglary suspect was located and arrested.

Capt. Garrison said that although all of the detectives involved performed in a professional manner, which brought credit to the Sheriff’s Office, Gaither’s attention to his surroundings and proficient use of Intelligence Led Policy (ILP) displayed an exemplary level of proficiency to safeguarding the citizens of Lee County and apprehending all persons who would bring harm to the innocent citizen. Members gave Gaither a standing ovation.

MEL TOADVINE Capt. Todd presents Deputy Mark Gaither the Outstanding Deputy of the Month Award.

The chamber presented its Employee of the Month Award to Bo Turbeville of Accent Business Products.

Chamber officials said Accent Business Products has been a supporter of the Lehigh Acres area for several years and through those year, the business has sponsored events, participated in scholar ship programs and was represented on several committees and the Board of Directors of the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce.

Turbeville is a long time resident of Lehigh Acres and is involved in his community. He promotes Lehigh Acres through the Lehigh Acres Community Initiative and with his participation in other groups. The business is under the leadership of Turbeville, is a supporter of several community events.

The Member of the Month Award went to Hilde Owens, an employee of Florida Community Bank for many years. German residents and visitors appreciate Owens’ translation of financial terms and conditions, said Inke Baker, president and CEO of the chamber.

“Owens has volunteered at several chamber events in the last few years and she also attends Business Happy Hours on a regular basis. She is very reliable and always friendly to every guest. Hilde offers her support even in the early morning hours. Her involvement helps making the chamber events successful,” said Baker.

Hilde Owens

Rae Nicely was also recognized by Jarrett Glosson of Modern Woodmen of American, a financial services business for her work in the community. She is the president and CEO of Lehigh Community Services at 201 Plaza Drive.

Chamber members were told that Nicely considers herself an “endangered species,” being a true native of Lee County Florida. Her family is her greatest pleasure and travel isn’t far behind.

This year she visited London and Paris, shopping at Harrods, taking a boat ride on the Seine River, vesting the Place of Versailles, even dinner at the Eiffel Tower.

She has a bachelor’s degree at Barry University at Miami, and a master’s degree at University of South Florid at Tampa.

She is past president of Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce, a past president of Florida Public Relations Association, a past president of Junior Achievement of Florida, and a past executive board of Southwest Florida Horizon Council.

MEL TOADVINE Rae Nicely is honored for her leadership and accomplishments in the community by Jarrett Glosson of Modern Woodmen of American, a financial services firm. He is shown here presenting her a special Hero Award.

Lehigh Community Services has been in existence for more than 38 years, helping the less fortunate in the Lehigh community.

In 2014, Nicely said her agency assisted more than 30,000 clients.

“We own our own facility; we provide 20 programs and services to the community in our building. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of this giving community we are blessed.

“We’ve come a long way baby,” she smiled.